The Texas Quarter Horse Association has made a change in format to the traditional Texas Classic Show held annually in Fort Worth, Texas. May 21-28, TQHA will conduct a Texas Classic Working Western Series of double-judged special events.
TQHA made the change to better focus on promotion of its regional affiliate shows, education and youth programs. TQHA is diligently working toward making the Texas show experience more enjoyable and memorable for the beginning and intermediate competitor, while keeping the tradition of a Texas Classic competition. The Working Western Series will feature National Cutting Horse Association and AQHA cutting, National Reining Horse Association and AQHA reining, AQHA-United States Team Penning Association team penning and ranch sorting, AQHA roping, and barrel racing and pole bending, with a 4D $2,500-added event. Many of the events include jackpot and added-money classes.
The TQHA Halter & Performance Committee’s goal is to produce a competition that showcases the flavor of rodeo-type events and the versatility of the American Quarter Horse.
The series begins May 21, with barrel racing and pole bending at the Diamond W Arena in Alvarado, Texas.
May 24 and 25 will feature double-judged cutting and reining competition in the Will Rogers Coliseum and John Justin arena in Fort Worth.
On May 26, the events at the Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum continue with AQHA-USTPA team penning and ranch sorting.
AQHA roping classes will take place May 27 and 28 in the John Justin arena.
Judges for the 2011 Texas Classic Working Western Series include Bill Enk, Jim Calhoun, Jason Hershberger, Jane Bagley, Delena Doyle, Clay Cavinder and Wayne Jordan. Entry and stalling information will be available soon at www.tqha.com. For more information, call Barbara Linke or Melsa Maher at TQHA, (512) 458-5202.
